Ephesians 4:9
Ephesians · New Testament · Chapter 4
“(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?”Ephesians 4:9
What Does Ephesians 4:9 Mean?
Ephesians 4:9 is found in the book of Ephesians, chapter 4, verse 9 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Ephesians 4:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 3:13“And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.”Matthew 12:40“For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.”Proverbs 30:4“Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son’s name, if thou canst tell?”John 6:33“For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world.”Psalms 63:9“But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth.”John 6:38“For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.”Genesis 11:5“And the LORD came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of men builded.”Exodus 19:20“And the LORD came down upon mount Sinai, on the top of the mount: and the LORD called Moses up to the top of the mount; and Moses went up.”Psalms 8:5“For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.”Psalms 139:15“My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.”Isaiah 44:23“Sing, O ye heavens; for the LORD hath done it: shout, ye lower parts of the earth: break forth into singing, ye mountains, O forest, and every tree therein: for the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and glorified himself in Israel.”John 6:41“The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven.”John 6:51“I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.”John 6:58“This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever.”John 6:62“What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before?”John 16:27“For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.”John 20:17“Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.”Hebrews 2:9“But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.”Psalms 71:20“Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth.”John 8:14“Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go.”
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